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An opportunity to provide value added audit services.

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Work history

Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas April 2008 to the present
Sr Manager Internal Audit

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Member of newly created team responsible for planning and conducting internal control audits, process improvement initiatives, and inventory cycle count program with a scope of all MPSA offices, sites, and 2 manufacturing plants. Audits have included inventory reviews (wind, gas, steam) and analysis of project sales, receivables and costs. Defined, executed and supported required internal control testing to support company compliance. Trained and supervised several team members. Lead and/or participated in various business process improvement opportunities with operations management. Identified appropriate processes and led team to support first inventory cycle count program for wind sites and manufacturing plants. Supported audit executive on special initiatives.... read more
Hilton Grand Vacations July 2007 to March 2008
Sr Manager Management Advisory Services

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How would you describe your time at Hilton Grand Vacations?

Senior audit leader responsible for managing and directing the MAS Group; accountabilities included planning and conducting audits for fast growing timeshare organization to assess the reliability and effectiveness of business controls, processes and systems including SOX 302 and 404 assessments. Established standard audit practices including audit programs, work papers and reporting. Documented report findings and identified recommendations to correct unsatisfactory conditions, improve operations, and reduce costs. Reviewed and prepared audit reports for distribution to audit clients and senior management. Recruited, managed and developed a staff of 2-4 professionals.... read more
Sr Consultant

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Consultative projects included assisting a multi-billion financial institution located in San Antonio Texas conduct internal audits, which at a minimum, met the requirements of Federal Financial Institution Examination Council (FFIEC), Institute of Internal Auditors, or the Information Systems Audit and Control Association as appropriate; assisted a subsidiary of a large manufacturing and service company in the fire and security industry, a provider of enterprise management solutions, a major distributor of industrial engines and equipment, and a women???s clothing retailer facilitate compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Wrote process control narratives covering varying business processes and general computer controls; wrote test scripts to assess and corroborate the existence of controls and developed sufficient documentation of test results; tested controls for operating effectiveness using a combination of inquiries, inspections, observation and, where appropriate, re-performance; provided strategic direction and leadership in the areas of internal auditing including the delivery of comprehensive risk-based audit plans; deploying audit resources efficiently and effectively through risk assessment processes, and utilizing the audit process to identify opportunities for the client to enhance their operation.... read more
Spiegel Catalog November 1979 to January 2004
Senior Leader

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How would you describe your time at Spiegel Catalog?

Auditing:
Senior audit manager responsible for directing, coaching and developing audit staff and contributing to the management of the audit practice by supporting and enhancing audit methodology, promoting quality, and developing in-depth knowledge of risks affecting operating, management,
and support-process. Accountabilities included establishing long-run goals for the Group; performing audit risk analyses to assist in the preparation of an annual and five year audit plan; coordinating departmental recruitment efforts; motivating and counseling staff and identifying individual development plans for staff progression. Actively managed and executed company-wide audit engagements in accordance with the annual audit plan, departmental audit methodology and professional requirements. Recruited, directed, and supported a staff of three Senior and four Intermediate Auditors.

Accounting:
Senior accounting leader responsible for directing the corporate accounting operation comprised of general ledger, accounts payable and vendor receivable functions. Responsibilities included the development, analysis, and interpretations of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization; coordinating the monthly closing process including financial statement preparation, analysis, and reporting to Senior Management; account reconciliation, journal entry adjustments and staff development / training; and administering the accounting teams $2.0 million operating budget. Streamlined and reorganized the entire accounting operations and reporting that resulted in the elimination of two full time associates, improved accuracy, faster financial reporting, and lowered monthly closing time from 10 days to 5 days.

Business Operations:
Recruited for a newly created operations position to develop and implement procedural guidelines to maintain accountability of merchandise inventory activities including acquisition, receipt, storage and disposition. Planned, coordinated and observed the year-end physical inventory taking process for merchandise inventory totaling almost $200 million. Recruited, managed and developed 6-14 associates.
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Education

Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL December 1994 to December 1996
Accounting

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Great Institution, small class sizes, geared towards the working student
University ofI Illinois at Chicago September 1974 to the present
Accounting

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Great commuter school

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